What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Manufacturing Specialist position at Framatome?
QUALITY & INSPECTION
Richland, WA
ID: 3831-378
Full-Time/Regular
What You’ve Accomplished
- Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, a related field, or comparable experience in lieu of degree
- At least 5 years of directly related experience
- Strong working knowledge of PC-based applications (Windows, Minitab, Excel, PowerPoint & simulation software)
- Strong problem identification and resolution skills with emphasis on "root cause" analysis
- Strong written and verbal communications including report development and presentation and facilitation skills
- Proficient technical competency in Lean Six Sigma skills: DMAIC, DFSS, Lean, Kaizen/Work-out, process management, change management and advanced statistical technique
- Aptitude to lead others; experience coaching and delivering training at all levels of the organization
- You are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology
Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/
You may have also acquired the following skills:
- Integrity : The inherent ability to uphold the highest professional standards of integrity in all interactions, ensuring transparency and ethical decision-making
- Attention to Detail : A critical skill for validating quality, accuracy, and consistency in manufacturing processes and to identify performance errors through observations in the field
- Teamwork : The ability to foster a positive work environment and collaborate effectively with others to achieve common quality and continuous improvement goals
- Communication : The ability to convey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Effective communication also requires the ability to understand non-verbal, body language to interpret the communication cues of others
- Continuous Improvement Mindset : The skills to drive continuous improvement culture using Lean tools in a pragmatic manner to implement timely, value-added change within the business
This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Lean Manufacturing Specialist in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Quality Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include:
- Conduct Training
- Quality & Continuous Improvement (Principles of Excellence, A3 Problem Solving, Manager in Field, 8D Event Resolution, Visual Management)
- FMEA facilitation
- Workshop Mode (VSM, 5S, Process Mapping, etc.)
- Facilitate / Coach
- Flash Meetings, A3 Projects, FMEA (and other Quality Tools), Performance Plans, Voice of the Customer, 8D Event Resolution, Visual Management Meetings
- Support Operating Unit Implementation Initiatives
- Master Plan (annual objective) Development and Maintenance
- Digital Transformation (Process Mapping and associated A3s for Digital T.)
- Reporting
- VoC (based on Net Promoter Score), Excellence System Rollout, FMEA, A3 Progress, Master Plan, Performance Plans
Who We Are
Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.
See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/
Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/
Framatome’s Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
Your Total Rewards Package
The range of base salary for the position is between $82,000 - $107,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:
Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.
Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix A to Part 810
Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $82,000 - $107,000